“Your reaction sets the stage for how others will trust you with their mistakes.”

How do you react when others bring you less than desirable news?  Are you building a culture of secrecy and embarrassment or promoting ownership and transparency?  I encourage you to evaluate how you react to bad news from those you lead.

“If you can’t do anything about it, then let it go.  Don’t be a prisoner to things you can’t change.” - Tony Gaskins

We aren’t doing ourselves any favors by holding onto and stressing about things that we can’t control.  What do you need to let go of today? When we let go of the weights that our holding us down, that’s when we truly begin to live out our higher calling.

“Leadership is about empowering others to achieve things they did not think were possible.” – Simon Sinek

Is your focus on building personal relationships and empowering others?  If not, where is your focus?  What is one thing you can do today to build a relationship and empower someone you lead?

“Life changes when we realize that we don't have to know everything and we don’t have to pretend we do.” - Simon Sinek

Stop trying to be who the world tells you to be.  If you don’t know the answer, it’s ok to be vulnerable and say so… not knowing is NOT a sign of weakness or poor leadership.  I encourage you to practice honesty and transparency in all aspects of life.

“A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back to the crowd.” – Max Lucado

Who are you leading today?  You either look at the orchestra… or you look at the crowd, but you can’t do both.  The more you focus on leading your orchestra, the better the music will sound.

“Stress makes you believe that everything has to happen right now… faith reassures you that everything will happen in accordance with God’s timing and plans.”

Is there something that you are stressing over now that you aren’t fully giving to God?  What’s holding you back from trusting in his timing and plans?  What can you do today in order to let it go and allow God to work? 

“With great power comes great responsibility” - Spiderman

Are you responsible with the power you have?  How are influencing, inspiring and growing those around you?  Influence is power, and I encourage you to take an assessment of how you are using yours.

“A day without laughter is a day wasted” – Charlie Chaplin

When things seem to be spiraling out of control – take a moment to step back and just breath.  Focus on and count your blessings… I promise, they will always outweigh your problems.

“Growth is painful, change is painful, but nothing is as painful as being stuck where you don’t belong.”

Do you enjoy what you do? Are you living out your purpose every single day?  If not, what is stopping you?  I encourage you to spend some time today or this week being honest with yourself. 

“Life is a marathon, not a sprint; pace yourself accordingly” – Amby Burfoot

Are you setting and maintaining the pace for those you lead?    Take a moment today to evaluate your pace in all areas of leadership; home, business, and spirituality… are there any adjustments that you need to make with your pace in life?